89 Chevy Truck | LED upgrade and new odometer gear

In this video I replace the failed cluster bulbs in my 1989 K1500 with LEDs. I also finally install the new odometer gear.
The exact LEDs I used are linked below.
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[@MaqsVids]

Check out the other work I have done to my 89 K1500. I put it all in the playlist ---> kzbin.info/aero/PL7N0OSFkZShEkMw-Vn9qTs-2MOXpnSAfo

[@vemcomachines9634]

Wow! these clusters seem way easier to disassemble than I thought, I am about to pick up a 1990 K1500 Cheyenne, and this led light upgrade will be one of the first things I do!

[@josephastier7421]

Can confirm, they can be removed from the truck, modified, and reinstalled in under an hour.

[@TobyJacques]

FYI polarity with most LEDs is very important. Halogen bulbs don't care what way they're installed but most LEDs do!

[@rickharrison6199]

Man you do a great job on your videos. Thanks for taking the time to help others. My 89 Sierra was my dad's and he bought it with about 43,000 on it. It only has 146,000 on it now. C2500. I love to drive this truck. Feels like a REAL truck.

[@MaqsVids]

No problem man. I'm having a blast making these videos. And I feel exactly like you do. There is just something about this era truck. I had to sell my C2500 because it was too long for my current driveway. But man, that thing hauled so much drywall for me.

[@STEVEOMEMES]

Wow Maq i could fix up my 89.. needs just the same stuff your doing to yours. Also i see your 89 has been repainted it looks great. My 89 started peeling about 2 years after i bought it new in 89. THANKS i will keep watching.

[@barrybaker9516]

You really did a good job with this video. Informative and easy to follow! No obnoxious or way too loud music and the video was clear.

[@MaqsVids]

Thanks Barry. I am glad it was useful.

[@tenaholt6858]

Does it have a fuse

[@joelquaintance9025]

Excellent, U Da Man! I have removed my '89 GMC truck cluster panel to remove bulbs, but this was a great help. Thanks a million.

[@kellysrestorations.7397]

Just doing the same conversion on my '90 Chevy. The LED bulbs only work one way because a diode, as in Light Emitting Diode is a one way switch, in simple terms. Nice truck!

[@MaqsVids]

Thanks!

[@irishuwould5185]

Glad you figured it out, I was saying to my phone “twist the Leds 180 degrees!” Lol nice truck

[@MaqsVids]

Haha! I'm glad I'm not the only one who does that. Thanks man!

[@mrpeoples01]

Good video, thank you!

[@durwin12hanson44]

I like your video's my friend very clear and you allow the folks to view it and be able to understand! Very good presentation so thanks. Duane

[@MaqsVids]

Thanks man! That means a lot. I try. I am still learning.

[@terrysholar7007]

Thank you Man!...your video helped me out, Nice Truck...l have a 1990 s/b Silverado. I need to do this same thing. Thanks again.

[@MaqsVids]

You are very welcome!

[@garryniemic2816]

Thanks for the video. My 89 dash is not on at all. If I turn on the lights,then rotate the dash light switch, Wako! goes the gauges. It seems that I have a ground problem. And them LEDs are polarized and +&- must be checked. Thanks again for the vid. CatfishZT

[@edgardomatos6923]

impressive!. well done video.

[@HartingFarms]

Is there anyway to change the color of it to be more specific what should I do if I wanted it to light up white rather than green?

[@johnv2432]

thanks, I enjoy watching your videos, I have an 89 c-1500 an its hard to find any videos on something that old

[@garryniemic2816]

I have a 1965 C10 panel truck. That is real hard to find.

[@mikeday9699]

So awesome. I guess you didn't have any trouble with clearance with the bulbs? Thanks a lot. going to do it soon. Oh yeah, were the bulbs directional or could they go in any direction to the sockets? Thanks.

[@MaqsVids]

Hi! They are directional. It's just a LED vs filament thing.

[@rileycryer9572]

Very helpful video! Thank you

[@MaqsVids]

You are very welcome.

[@dieselpower5816]

Great video, just did this in my truck using your video for reference. only problem i’m facing now is since swapping clusters i now have a check gauges light on when i drive. just curious if this happened to you too or if it’s a problem with my cluster.

[@CB71SS]

Just found your channel. Have a 1990 GMC Sierra SLE and at night you can barely see the gauges, very annoying. Looking forward to watching your other videos.

[@MaqsVids]

I'm glad you found it. Good luck with yours! I'm dealing with a rusty floor now. That video will be out shortly.

[@anthonyburkman2463]

I see this video is a couple years old now and am just wondering if you have had any troubles with the bulbs?

[@MaqsVids]

Hi! I've had no issues at all. But, I only drive the truck once a week or so.

[@GarrickMarchena]

good video! Question: Where does the wire for the gear indicator connect to the steering column? I put in a new(er)steering column but forgot to record where I took that wire off from.

[@MaqsVids]

Check it out the link below at about 3 min 20 seconds kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWawZnSshrybe8k

[@quantogs]

Love your well spoken videos. We have identical trucks and would like to know if you’ve ever come across the issue of the stalk to engage the left turn signal being incredibly difficult? Right works well but the left requires full hand force to lock in place.

[@cyberdel]

I tried bright red leds. The problem is they only show light without the gauge cluster on. What could cause this

[@RedStarAuto]

I changed out all my lights using your video, and the next day none of the lights work, only check lights, battery, and turn signals. Do you know what it might be?

[@MaqsVids]

That's a new one for me. I'm stumped. The only thing I can think of is to make sure that the cluster is seated into the socket fully. But that's it... I can't even think of a fuse that would cause that

[@RedStarAuto]

@@MaqsVids I will try to take it out again, but yeah, they all worked when I tested it, and when I fully put it in it just stopped working. I don’t thing all LED bulbs would burn out at the same time…

[@alexandertruesdale4211]

hey dude you got the wrong gear indicator the old one is a 5 speed R N D 2 1 THE NEW ONE IS FOR A 6 SPEED R N Over Drive, D 2 1. your going to gum up your transmission and you truck .

[@MaqsVids]

😯Hey man! Thanks for looking out for me. I think I'm ok though. I didn't change the selector lever or anything on the transmission. The truck and transmission have been running flawlessly for over two years now. But, I will look into it😉

[@tyeballard71]

Looks good, where did you get your odometer gear? Have a 91 and everything works but the odometer

[@MaqsVids]

Thanks! I don't remember where ordered it from. But it is Dorman part number 924-396.

[@dr.america8822]

this was a great video.

[@juanjosepalomares7200]

Very good

[@letaloudone]

You changed the shift indicator to an overdrive trans. Do you have a overdrive trans?

[@MaqsVids]

Good eye! That wasn't even something I was paying attention to. I had to go back to the first time I took the cluster out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWawZnSshrybe8k Apparently I do. I also went through the gears this morning to verify. The non overdrive one was the oddball. I have swapped and tested so many.

[@thatrebelboy48]

Would you be willing to ship me the nonoverdrive piece? I’ll cover shipping!

[@MaqsVids]

@@thatrebelboy48 It is not in great shape now. Things are cracked and parts have been removed. But, I will keep a lookout for a decent one.

[@tomreyes4908]

Thanks for posting. Question can you dim the led's down any?

[@MaqsVids]

Hmmm....I don't know. I haven't tried yet. But you can bet your bottom dollar I'm going to try it tomorrow. I'll post about too. I'm interested

[@MaqsVids]

Hey! I tried to tag in a short. I tried dimming them and they don't. You can see it in the video. The circuit gets below a certain voltage and the just turn off.

[@josephastier7421]

Great question, thanks for the answers.

[@poppasmurf63]

great video. i have this truck as well and am having an issue with the speedo dropping out. if i pound the dash it comes back online. i sent the cluster off to specmo. they sent it back saying no issue found. i guess the socket that the cluster plugs into must be the issue. anyone else have this problem?

[@MaqsVids]

I haven't seen this problem yet. It's a lot easier when you can identity an issue on the cluster side. Let me know if you ever find a fix. One thing I have learned is that if one truck does it, others likely will too

[@123456789schoolsucks]

I replaced the cluster with in A donor from the junkyard and it fixed mine. Had the exact same problem. Good luck finding one in a junk yard. eBay would prolly have it

[@deanfarr3249]

Maybe a few plan suggestions I could give you are LS swap it, polish the body up some with some 3M material and put some 26 maybe 28 forgiatos on it

[@MaqsVids]

Man....that sounds so nice. But, you are way ahead of me. This truck still has some basic stuff I need to tackle. With that said, stay tuned. We think similarly 😉

[@jaxjax5322]

Does the cruise control apear a light on your cluster when you activate?

[@josephpettiford2515]

Did anyone else hear the NightRider beat as the cluster was sorted???

[@MaqsVids]

Hahaha. I have to listen again.

[@richartrichard6164]

You had 666 likes i had to change that first

[@MaqsVids]

😂 I appreciate that 👍🤣

[@markuscalhoun1769]

If I put red led bulbs in will the cluster light up red or does it have a green overlay on the gauges

[@josephastier7421]

You know there are green filters when he installs white lamps and the panel lights up green.

[@benwrenchin]

Do you know which way the bulbs had to be turned? I did this on my 88 K1500 and the left turn signal doesn't work. I'm assuming I did the same thing. Just want to make sure I get it right this time.

[@MaqsVids]

Man...I wish I did. If I have them out again, I will check with a multimeter. I'll let you know if I do. If I could go back and do it again, I would pay closer attention and document it.

[@benwrenchin]

@@MaqsVids No worries, gotta take mine out again anyway. I'll let you know what I find out when I do!

[@benwrenchin]

Figured it out. The bulb wires were not touching the leads on the plugs on the board. I bent them out a little and put them back in, I bet that'll fix it. I'll post a video soon showing what I found while I did this.

[@MaqsVids]

@@benwrenchin I'm gonna take a look at that too. That makes sense. I'm going to do it with mine next time to see if they work both ways. That would be so much better. Thanks

[@benwrenchin]

@@MaqsVids This totally helped. Can't tell if all are fixed, but many that were not working before are now working. Conclusion: LED replacement bulbs do not fit into lead connections correctly and need to be modified to fit the bulb wires better into the socket leads.

[@rickharrison6199]

Do I need to disconnect the battery first?

[@MaqsVids]

I didn't. It probably wouldn't hurt anything though. But this cluster doesn't get any power until the key is turned on.

[@josephastier7421]

Nobody has ever regretted having the battery disconnected when working on a car.

[@bryanblanco530]

Where did you buy the leds?

[@MaqsVids]

I think I found them on Amazon. But I'm sure you can them or the equivalent elsewhere.

[@ANDERSONEXPRESS7]

Where can u get new odometer parts

[@celticdude4686]

Do you work for Tyco?

[@MaqsVids]

Nah. Does someone have my truck?😉

[@ANDERSONEXPRESS7]

Do you know anyone that can fix my cluster if i sent it in

[@cj599]

i need that indicator mine is broke lol

[@AbrahamRamirez-en6ku]

What size are the bulbs

[@MaqsVids]

Hey Man! They are 194 buld LED replacements. The ones I ordered are here. AUXLIGHT T10 921 194 168 912 LED... www.amazon.com/dp/B082NK6TV5?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share Similar ones on Ebay: ebay.us/Ihgj6y

[@MrSolracolina]

Did you order white or green leds??

[@MaqsVids]

I ordered white ones.

[@thatrebelboy48]

White ones will make the cluster look like in the video, green LEDs will make the cluster a little brighter, richer green than factory, and blue LEDs will make the cluster blue. The individual gauges has green plastic on the back of them so if you want white, red, orange, or any other color than green and blue, you’ll have to remove the clear lens, gauge bezel, and each individual gauge. The speedometer gauge has four screws holding it in and the other gauges each have two screws holding them in. Remove the screws, pull the speedo first, then pull the other gauges out. They just pull out after removing the screws, but be careful remove on the side gauges…either the top or bottom gauge overlaps the other. Can’t remember which one overlaps though. Once you pull the individual gauges out, you’ll see a green diffuser lens made to the back of them. Remove that green plastic with a dremel but be careful to not over do it. Just remove enough green plastic so that the white of the gauges can be seen. One way to check this is by shining a light behind the gauge and checking to see if the light emits white or green from the front.

[@johnv2432]

do you have a part # on the LED's

[@MaqsVids]

The exact ones I used are linked below. amzn.to/3z1hLXd

[@josephastier7421]

@@MaqsVids Not doubting you but Amazon says those don't fit a 1989 C1500 or K1500

[@MaqsVids]

@@josephastier7421 I understand the doubt. Look up the type of regular bulb for the cluster and then search for the LED replacement.

[@josephastier7421]

@@MaqsVids Not doubting you ;)

[@MAVERICK72226]

Please be in california

[@MaqsVids]

On the complete other side of the country

[@Hooded_lawyer]

I just bought a 3500 chevy year 1988 just fix it

[@MaqsVids]

Sweet!!!

[@OLDBD1]

I’m having trouble with the fuel gauge.

[@MaqsVids]

What does it do? Does it work at all?

[@OLDBD1]

@@MaqsVids it’s will not go below half a tank .